Machuene Leonard

Admitted Attorney/ Aspiring Company Secretary

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan MunicipalityMember since 6 June 2023

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About

I am a 28 year old aspirant Chartered Secretary originally from Limpopo (born and raised). I started my law career after graduating with an LLB degree in 2017 from the University of Limpopo. I served my articles of clerkship in 2018 - 2020 and was admitted as attorney of the high court of South Africa in September 2020.

I have since been a practicing attorney at Maphaha Attorneys. I have a combined experience of about 5 years in the legal fraternity. I am currently enrolled with the Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa studying towards the Chartered Secretary and Governance Professional.

I have the skills to manage the office and make sure everything is in order by following up to ensure the important issues are taken care of. I have outstanding organization skills and the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively as a team but I also have the ability to work independently. I have excellent communication skills with the ability to listen carefully and to provide suggestions about running the office that can benefit the company.

I am trustworthy and dependable with the ability to be discreet and keep confidential information private. I always present myself in a professional manner even when faced with difficult situations. I am currently seeking for an opportunity from a company that will allow me to do my best work, value my voice and support my professional growth and development as an aspirant Chartered Secretary.

Experience

Building relationships with clients to help them identify their legal needs and provide advice.
Ensuring clients get the best possible legal solutions, by conducting research and preparing legal documents.
Drafting pleadings and other legal documents, such as notices, motions and discovery affidavits.
Drafting of commercial contracts, lease agreements, divorce proceedings and eviction applications.
Knowledge of corporate governance principles, legislation, Companies Act and King IV;
Ensure the stakeholders comply with good corporate governance;
Comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Board and it’s committees: Audit and Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee, Social and Ethics Committee and the Nominations Committee;
Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process to keep them informed about the status of their cases and any new developments.
Conducting research on legal issues associated with cases.
Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence and interviewing experts to support the client’s case.
Drafting Pre Trial Minutes.
Drafting legal briefs and motions to be submitted to the court.
Presenting cases in court.
Compliance with court directives and court rules.
Preparation and drafting of bill to clients.
Assisting in the execution of powers of attorneys, certificate of incumbency and signing authorities and arranging notarization and legislation of documents.